Thursday 25 July 2013

.:: Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) ::.

The "Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana" (KVPY) is a program started in 1999 by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India to encourage students of Basic Sciences to take up research careers in Science. Generous fellowship and contingency grant are provided up to the pre-Ph.D. level to the selected KVPY Fellows in streams SA, SX and SB. In addition, summer camps for the KVPY Fellows are organized in prestigious research and educational institutions in the country.

Eligibility:

Stream SA: Students enrolled in XI Standard (Science Subjects) and having secured a minimum of 80% (70% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in Mathematics and Science subjects in the X Standard Board examination. Their fellowship will be activated when they enroll in an undergraduate course in Basic Sciences (B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S.) after XII Standard(+2) securing a minimum of 60% (50%for SC/ST/PWD) mark or equivalent grade.

Stream SX: Students enrolled in XII Standard/ (+2) (Science subjects) or 2nd year of study in Cambridge International Examination. And they should be aspiring to join an undergraduate program in Basic Sciences namely Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics & Biology leading to B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S. for the session 2014–15 provided they have secured a minimum of 80% (70% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in Mathematics and Science subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the X Standard Board Examination. They must secure 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the XII standard Board Examination before taking up the fellowship, if awarded.

Stream SB: Students enrolled in the 1st year of undergraduate program in Basic Sciences namely Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics & Biology leading to B.Sc./ B.S./ B.Stat./ B.Math./ Int. M.Sc./M.S. during the academic year 2013–14 and having secured a minimum of 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in Science subjects Physics/ Chemistry/ Biology/ Mathematics) in the XII Standard Board Examination. In the 1st year final examination of B.Sc./B.S./B.Math./B.Stat./Int. M.Sc./M.S. they must secure 60%(50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks before taking up the fellowship, if awarded.

Fellowship Amount: 

  • Rs. 5000 Monthly stipend and annual contingency grant of Rs. 20000: during 1st to 3rd years of - B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math. / Integrated M.Sc. /M.S.
  • Rs. 7000 Monthly stipend and annual contingency grant of Rs. 28000: during M. Sc. / 4th to 5th years of Integrated M.Sc. /M.S.

Selection Procedure:

Aptitude Test: After scrutiny of application forms and meeting the eligibility criteria for various streams, all eligible students will be called for a written aptitude test conducted in both Hindi and English on Sunday, 27 October 2013.

Interview: Based on the performance in the aptitude test, short-listed students will be asked to appear for an interview which is the final stage of the selection procedure.

How to apply:
Each Stream has its own application form. Students may apply by either hard copy or Online (http://www.kvpy.org.in/).

Important Dates:

  • Last date for receipt of the request for application form
  1.  By post: 26th August 2013
  2.   In person at IISc: 29th August 2013
  • Last date for closing of Online application: 29th August 2013
  • Last date for receipt of the completed application: (both Online/Hard Copy): 02nd September 2013
  • Examination date: October 27, 2013

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